President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent position, following the unexpected departure of John Phelan earlier this year. The move comes amid growing concerns that sailors have faced excessive workloads during the ongoing conflict with Iran. Cao, a former combat veteran, has been serving in the acting role since April, raising questions about the strain on personnel amid prolonged military operations. The nomination highlights tensions between operational demands and the well-being of service members in an extended war zone.
Acting secretary picked for top role as critics accuse president of overworking sailors during war with IranDonald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating acting navy secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job, giving the navy combat veteran the nod as concerns have emerged that some sailors have been stretched to the limit during the Iran war.Cao has been serving as acting navy secretary since John Phelan departed the job unexpectedly and without explanation in late April. Continue reading...
